RNT Fitness Radio Ep 303 - Riki Warren: Calisthenics & Philosophy Of Yoga
In this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Riki Warren to discuss all things callisthenics and yoga.
Riki has been practising advanced bodyweight movement, yoga and mixed martial arts since 1992, more recently specialising in Calisthenics since 2012. He currently holds a Guinness World Record on olympic rings which was achieved in 2019.
Riki was awarded a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of London in 2009, going on to further qualify as a sports therapist and biomechanics/strength conditioning specialist.
Having been recognised by the mainstream media/press, the fitness industry and his peers as being one of the top global movement coaches, he has travelled the world teaching and working on a variety of projects and media productions with associations, fitness venues and brands including Under Armour, Adidas, Men’s Health and more.
His movement school BodyweightGurus qualifies fitness professionals and therapists with accredited certifications, whilst he coaches world class and amateur athletes across the world in a variety of skills including biomechanics, mobility, injury recovery and strength. He also works alongside medical professionals to rehabilitate structural injuries such as herniated discs and broken limbs.
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Time Stamps
07:05 - One handed handstands
10:08 - What preparation do you need to do to start callisthenics ?
14.30 - The importance of motor paths
17.00 - The need for good mobility and flexibility
24:40 - What is the first step?
28:22 - Difference between strength exercise and basic movement for life.
30:45 - What comes first, mobility or strength?
33:23 - Compensation
40.50 - Everyone should have a strength discipline and a passive discipline
41:00 - Yoga
45.10- Thomas Miers - Fascial Lines
49:50 - Is Yoga just passive flexibility?
52 - What type of yoga should I start with?
58.05 - Different types of meditation
1:00.00 - What we can do to bring us back to harmony
1:02:30 - Trauma
1:07:30 - Do you meditate?
1:09:00- Ocean of nescience
1:14:30 - Power of humming
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